Panorama

1953/1954

1953 · 19 episodes

Panorama began broadcasting on 11th November 1953 as a fortnightly show. Described by the Radio Times of the day as a “reflection of the contemporary scene” it included reviews of the contemporary arts as well as featuring documentary pieces. The first season of Panorama concluded its run on 4th August 1954 (Information taken from the Radio Times via BBC Genome project programme index at https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk)

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   11 Nov 1953

   Inaugural edition. Leads with a report on the "brainwashing" of British spy Edgar Sanders after he was captured by the Soviets. Other items include a National Coal Board representative answering complaints about the quality of coal, a discussion about the state of the fishing industry and an art review section.

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   9 Dec 1953

   A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene. Guide and interviewer, Max Robertson Topic for Today - Background to important news. Worth Notice - Theatre: Lionel Hale; Books: Nancy Spain; Art: Denis Mathews Under Fire - Experts answer your grievances. Personal Appearance - People in the news. At Random - Reflections by Sir Stephen Tallents. Striptease - A telecartoon of passing events.

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   23 Dec 1953

   A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene. Guide and interviewer, Max Robertson Topic for Today Background to the news. Worth Notice A review of current plays, books, and art exhibitions. Under Fire Experts answer your grievances. Personal Appearance People in the news. At Random Striptease A telecartoon of passing events.

4. 4

   4. Episode 4

   6 Jan 1954

   A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene. Guide and interviewer, Max Robertson Topic for Today Background to the news. Worth Notice A review of current books and art exhibitions. Under Fire Experts answer your grievances. Personal Appearance People in the News. At Random

5. 5

   5. Episode 5

   20 Jan 1954

   A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

6. 6

   6. Episode 6

   3 Feb 1954

   A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

7. 7

   7. Episode 7

   17 Feb 1954

8. 8

   8. Episode 8

   3 Mar 1954

9. 9

   9. Episode 9

   17 Mar 1954

10. 10

    10. Episode 10

    31 Mar 1954

11. 11

    11. Episode 11

    13 Apr 1954

12. 12

    12. Episode 12

    28 Apr 1954

13. 13

    13. Episode 13

    12 May 1954

14. 14

    14. Episode 14

    26 May 1954

15. 15

    15. Episode 15

    8 Jun 1954

16. 16

    16. Episode 16

    23 Jun 1954

17. 17

    17. Episode 17

    7 Jul 1954

18. 18

    18. Episode 18

    21 Jul 1954

19. 19

    19. Episode 19

    4 Aug 1954